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Three Ways a More Ergonomic Work Environment Can Make Employees Healthier

Three Ways a More Ergonomic Work Environment Can Make Employees Healthier

This entry was posted on May 13, 2014 by sitbetter.

Everyone knows that the best ergonomic chairs are more comfortable -- that's the point -- but few people actually know why. These chairs are designed in a way that complements the human body's natural form. You see, a lot of people tend to hunch over their desk or sit in awkward positions that are both unnatural and unhealthy. The best ergonomic chairs allow people to sit how they'd like to, but keep their bodies naturally positioned.

This, of course, also alleviates several health issues that can be caused by sitting in an unnatural position. What's surprising, though, is just how many health problems it solves. Here are some of the ways that the best ergonomic chairs and equipment make office workers healthier.

Joint Pain
Any kind of repetitive activity -- even typing on a keyboard -- can wear down a person's joints and cause pain, because it's not what the human body was designed for. An ergonomic mousepad and keyboard will align the user's arms and hands more naturally, to help alleviate some of the strain and fatigue that typing can cause on a person's wrists, elbows, and shoulders.

Back Problems
The best ergonomic office chairs for back pain have something called lumbar support, which fills in the lower half of a person's back -- the lumbar region. You see, in that area the spinal cord naturally curves inward, so those other cheap office chairs that have flat backs force the spine into an unnatural shape that strains the musculoskeletal system. As the best ergonomic chairs have lumbar support that supports this area, the spine can take its natural shape.

Blood Circulation
Believe it or not, non-ergonomic seats cause circulation problems. Not only do they suspend a person's legs in the air, but they also force a person's legs into a constrained position. The best ergonomic chairs have ways to adjust so that a person can sit more comfortably -- with their feet on the ground and in an unconstrained position, naturally eliminating these blood circulation issues.

These are only a few of the best ergonomic chairs' health benefits. If you have any questions about how these seats can make offices healthier, feel free to ask in the comments.